N492DS - 2005 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 Aircraft Registration

DA40

2005 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40

Aircraft Description

N492DS is a 2005 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Skywest Leasing INC in St George, UT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 22, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on September 27, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N492DS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A617E2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N492DS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/woodhouse Field (KSPK) on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N492DS was last updated on June 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Diamond DA-40 Diamond Star, a modern four-seat training and personal aircraft that revolutionized flight training with its composite construction and diesel engine capability, first flew in 1997. This low-wing single-engine monoplane accommodates four occupants and features a distinctive T-tail configuration with a 39-foot wingspan. Manufactured by Diamond Aircraft Industries of Austria, the DA-40 became widely adopted by flight schools worldwide for its advanced avionics integration and exceptional safety record. AviatorDB tracks 1,504 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DA40.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N492DS. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2005
Manufacturer
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC
Model
DA 40
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
DA40DA-40 Diamond Star
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 22, 2005
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 27, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
SKYWEST LEASING INC
Address
444 S RIVER RD
City
ST GEORGE
State / Zip Code
Utah84790-2085
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51413742
Mode S Code (Hex)
A617E2

Additional Details

Registration
N492DS
Serial Number
40.504
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00171979

Last Known Position

Date
June 29, 2026 (UTC 14:32:29)
Airport
Latitude
40.152422
Longitude
-111.678335

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC